Chapter 867 - (1/2)
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Insisting on one’s own way.
Instinctively, Zhou Bao felt there was a deeper meaning to what the Taoist in grey said. However, he could not figure it out at that moment.
“One’s own way? What is my way?”
“Extreme Realm of Force, Vacuum-shattering! This is my way!” Zhou Bao’s thoughts raced all over the place. All along, his target was these two. But all along, he rarely used his own way while fighting enemies. His punching skills, be it the Four Immortal-killing Swords, Furnace of Immortality or the Seven Wonderful Techniques, proved all very useful. When used together, they defeated any adversary with ease. Most importantly, his never lacked enthusiasm about fighting, nor was he the kind of muscle men in the comics who loved fighting. Hence, whenever he felt like a lack of energy or that the fight might deplete a huge amount of his stamina, he backed out at that instant. This was the same as him giving up on everything when fighting against the devil tribe and the whole Void Universe when in the Heaven Realm World. He did such things all along.
And because of that, he never put forth his best when practicing the Extreme Realm of Force and the Vacuum-shattering Way. Since he left his true potential untapped, his progression stunted.
“Then what is he talking about now? On one hand, he wants me to insist on my own way, but on the other he passed the last technique of the Seven Wonderful Techniques on. Does he not know that after I perfect it, I will be unable to use my own powers when facing enemies?”
Zhou Bao found him suspicious, but did not show so with his body language. “This is the Heaven and Earth Secret Technique? It is indeed powerful, but it will prove more difficult to practice successfully as compared to the previous six.”
“The Seven Wonderful Techniques each have their own charms. When combined together, their powers exceed many expectations. If I were you, I would choose a place to concentrate on single-minded practice and only come out when I’m at least nearing the Earthly Immortal’s way. You’ve killed one of the Jade Emperor Sage and captivated the other. Now, the Emperor targets you!”
“So this is why you desire working with me? One is the Heavenly Fairy Weapon the Jade Emperor Sage eyes and the other is the murderer of the Emperor’s son. The enemy of an enemy is my friend.”
“You can say this is the foundation of our partnership!”The Taoist in grey smiled faintly. “You are a Tribulation Taker. As long as you’re careful and not interfere with everything, no one in the Immortal Realm can manipulate you, not even the Jade Emperor Sage himself! He is now focused on the upcoming Dharma Ending Tribulation and attaining my real body, which is why he would not have the resources to come after you. This is the best chance for you to hone your newfound skills!”
“Then, last question. When will the Dharma Ending Tribulation be here?”
“Nobody knows. Before the tribulation arrives, there will be all sorts of signs. For example, Tribulation Takers like you who have an obvious strange fate will appear. Some Divine Sense masters may also sense changes in heaven and earth. This is similar to a strong person suddenly becoming weak and feeble. These are all signs that can help others to prepare. However, humans are unable to predict when exactly the tribulation will come. Even ancient Celestial Immortals like Taoist Jin could not predict it. Tribulations always come at the most unexpected times. The Necromancer’s Tribulation last time took everyone by surprise. Nobody knew that a bunch of mediocre necromancers could cause such astronomical chaos!”
“The Necromancer’s Tribulation is the human world’s affair, you also know about that?” Zhou Bao’s interest piqued.
“For men like myself that have lived for several eras, not all tribulations affect us. However, we are immensely interested in all of them and will even take time to study them to derive their regularity. This is a habit and caution, and has aided us to live for a few eras more!”
“Those who don’t die despite old age are all thieves. This saying should be applicable to what you just said, no?” Zhou Bao laughed. “Since that’s the case, I’ll take my leave. Nothing can be certain before the Dharma Ending Tribulation. I have to find a place and focus on practicing.”
The Taoist in grey did not request Zhou Bao to stay. He brought his oversized sleeves close to him and sent Zhou Bao out of the imaginary Purple Heaven Palace.
“Is this the young man that you have high expectations of?” After Zhou Bao left, a shadow appeared behind the Taoist in grey. “He seems interesting, but not at all outstanding.”
“He is not the one. The thing I eye is his Seven Wonderful Techniques. I am interested in this name he thought of. His ability to finish practicing the Techniques, which will grant him the ability to suppress strong Earthly Immortals enable him to enter the path towards the heavens and become a Celestial Immortal!”
“Even if he becomes a Celestial Immortal, what then? Don’t tell me it was because he was bred in the Treasure-snatching Rock’s space by you! Although that much is true, he does not have this awareness. He will not stand at your side just because of this relationship!”